2005 Alpina B7 vs. 2008 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Alpina B7. (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B7 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 612.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 612. (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 612. 2005 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B7 | 2008 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
Model | B7 | 612 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 587 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 105 L |